And I am SOOOO glad I did! I have 46 hours sober so far. Woke up Friday morning, looked into the mirror - red, sollen eyes, throwing up, shaky, feeling like sh*t! Prayed all the way to work. Got there - told them I was sick and left. Drove straight to a facility I had heard about to get assessed. Started intense outpatient therapy that night. From 4:30 - 9:00. I really liked it! Last night was the first night I can recall in a LONG time where I actually remember getting into bed, reading a book, and falling asleep! I went to my first AA meeting this morning, and am going to another tonight. My sister is in recovery over a year now. When I told her "I am an alcoholic and I am getting help" she smiled and said, "I am SO happy for you!!" I have treatment 3 nights a week, and will be in AA meeting every chance I get. I feel like a huge load has been lifted. I am scared, but excited at the same time. Got my white chip this morning! Just wanted to share!!
JR,
Wow that is so awesome. By the time I'm posting this you will already be on day 2 ~ but remember it's just a one day at a time deal....congratulations! My sister intro'd me to AA....and it wrecked my drinking from then on.......I was an unhappy and miserable drunk/addict...but put on the act at work, super phony! But, I've found peace and serenity for the most part now. So glad you made it....your post was great and it exudes with enthusiam. I embraced the Program too, and it has changed my life completely. Keep getting to the meetings and keep posting. Looking forward to it!
Wow that is so awesome. By the time I'm posting this you will already be on day 2 ~ but remember it's just a one day at a time deal....congratulations! My sister intro'd me to AA....and it wrecked my drinking from then on.......I was an unhappy and miserable drunk/addict...but put on the act at work, super phony! But, I've found peace and serenity for the most part now. So glad you made it....your post was great and it exudes with enthusiam. I embraced the Program too, and it has changed my life completely. Keep getting to the meetings and keep posting. Looking forward to it!
Big HUGS my friend!!! Love you and am here for you!!!! CONGRATS! Gina
Congradulations JR and the outer warmth and freedom you are feeling let it sink in to your inner most feelings and the world is your sober oyster
Light and love Zac
Light and love Zac
Thats fantastic!!
I would not trade this way of life for anything! The one thing I really enjoyed in early sobriety was how much better I felt physically!!
Sending you lots of good sober energy.
Carolyn
I would not trade this way of life for anything! The one thing I really enjoyed in early sobriety was how much better I felt physically!!
Sending you lots of good sober energy.
Carolyn
Way to go JR. Alot of the people here have found their way back through the doors of AA. I hear the enthusiasm in your post. Keep up the good work and know that each day will get better.
Sending positive energy your way!
Valarie
Sending positive energy your way!
Valarie
Thank you all for your support! I don't know - it seems like this time I just "get it"! Went to 2 meetings Saturday and one Sunday. Went to church Sunday and thanked the good Lord above for his help in my sobriety. Haven't been to church in years. The message seemed to speak directly to me. It was incredible! Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays are my therapy groups from 6-9 pm. I will be in at least one, maybe 2 AA meetings on the other days. The AA rooms are so friendly and nonjudgemental!! I cannot decribe how good it felt to come into work this morning after a sober weekend! I am not fooling myself, I know there will be very hard times ahead. But I am arming myself with a temporary sponsor, the Big Book, Living Sober, Daily Reflections, and the 12 Steps. Lots of reading I have to do!! Thanks for letting me share!
Jack Russell, your post made me smile. I feel so excited for you. Seems so simple that one day you've just had enough..but that's the best way for it to happen..you've had enough. Get ready for a life that will give you back your SELF. So happy for you. luv corrinne
Hi Jack...
I loved reading your post...Keep doing what your doing, it's working....Thank you for sharing your story, you are a miracle...
Take care,
Stacey
I loved reading your post...Keep doing what your doing, it's working....Thank you for sharing your story, you are a miracle...
Take care,
Stacey
Hey JR
Thankyou for the warmth and gratitude that your post allowed to flow through my body and energise my own gratitude even more.
Keep up the good work and keep storing all that gratitude and of course give some away but always keep some in store in case it is ever needed.
Light and love Zac
Thankyou for the warmth and gratitude that your post allowed to flow through my body and energise my own gratitude even more.
Keep up the good work and keep storing all that gratitude and of course give some away but always keep some in store in case it is ever needed.
Light and love Zac
You guys are awesome! Always supportive, and always hopeful! The same can be said of all the AA meetings I am going to. It really gives me a boost! I am thankful this morning for my sobriety - and I pray for it to last until tomorrow. I cannot see past one day at a time yet. But I will happily take today and stay sober!!!
